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    [quote name='Ruck' post='1331214' date='Aug 7 2011, 06:48 PM']Seems my small, lightweight Markbass cabs are out of fashion so they might well still be here in 2 weeks [/quote] I don't think the MB cabs have ever been as widely regarded as the heads. Shame really as I think the LM2/3 with the MB151HR is a great combo.
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    After a period of let downs and depping, would love to put my mediocre talents back into a productive rock/pop covers band to get me out of the doldrums. Own transport plus more gear than sense so come on guys don't let me turn into a bedroom bassist...
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    martthebass replied to danweb22's topic in Basses For Sale

    This would suit me down to the ground...unfortunately no cash and I think the wife would notice if I tried to trade my Passat.....
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    Be careful with modding this S. I suffered from a recurrent shoulder injury and decided to move on my MIM Jazz a few years back. Found a nice lightweight jazz shaped bass around the 7.7lbs mark. Felt great weight wise but I soon found on a longer gig/practice it was more uncomfortable than the MIM (about 9lbs). The standard size headstock/tuners gave it a slight head dive - the lack of balance (and it really was slight) was far worse than the extra lb or so. Make sure you play its replacement stood up for at least half hour before you make a decision (or buy a Status Streamline).
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    I had a Basic KT5 a couple of years back as a (cheaper) replacement for a Stingray 5 that I sold to fund some GAS. Build quality was pretty good (typical Sandberg) and the neck profile and string spacing wasn't far off the SR5 (good for me). Sound wise though I was a bit less impressed; with the 2 pickup setup there was plenty of variation but to me they all seemed to be slightly on the dark side (the pups were Delanos IIRC). I couldn't get a decent cut-through sound when I wanted it - maybe there was one in there but I couldn't get it. On the other hand I couldn't get the thump/punch of a P bass either so ultimately I decided to let it go and I went back to an MM when funds allowed it. This is only IMHO, the sound might work for you......I don't tend to do subtle well, i.e. I like P bass 'thump' or Ray 'grit' - your mileage may vary....
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    Sorry Jay, all my spare cash is tied up in basses! Unless there's something in my sig that takes your fancy I'm afraid this will have to wait for my my next 'significant' birthday in about 2 years time...
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    Loving that.....fortunately I can't be tempted as I'm skint!
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    [quote name='gary mac' post='1162387' date='Mar 14 2011, 10:10 PM']Been considering another p bass build and lack of dosh has got me thinking about using a Squier body. So just wondering if the american fender pick guards fit? Advice gratefully received.[/quote] Have a word with Howard (The BassDoc), he might have the correct Squier template. He made a replacement Torty guard for my Sue Ryder P copy that fitted perfectly - no drilling or filing (apart from a little around one of the pot spines as it was a tight fit) was required.
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    I've got the same gauge set on my fretless Ray. Spot on, a little brighter than some but very smooth and a nice medium tension. Can't go wrong at £20.
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    Cracking bass that...unfortunately don't have a nice 70s Jazz to offer up for it. Bump anyways..
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    Think the markets slow at the minute Nick. If I could get a trade on a decent CS P bass then I'd probably rejoin the Fender owners club.
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    Cheers Nick, That's worth thinking about, Maybe I should have never let that very nice MIA P bass of yours I once owned go though eh? Hindsight is a wonderful thing!
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    Well I've had a go at trading my Ray 30th for a custom shop Precision or vintage Precision of similar value with no success so far...however I don't really want to stick it back under the bed so here's asking how I could 'calm' it down a bit. I've found the Sue Ryder P that I usually use for jam nights and tough venues works great in the acoustic band I'm in, however the Ray and my Status are a bit too 'in yer face'. The Ray 30th has a great deep punchy core tone which doesn't really suit but is there anything I could do to tame it a bit? I've thought of flats but had a bad experience a few years back on a thru body bass where the G snapped at the ferrule and nearly took my eye out lol, but please, all suggestions welcome.
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    Considering this job myself on the Affinity neck on my Sue Ryder. TBH I'm going for standard open backs and having the peg holes drilled accordingly rather than looking for good quality closed backs with the guitar type pegs. I'd agree the tuners are crap but while they don't hold tune for weeks at a time like on decent Fenders/MMs mine do hold out ok for a couple of sets through the night - if yours can manage that I wouldn't be overly concerned.
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    Great bass and great story Nick. Still searching for that perfect P bass meself, with a 'significant' milestone birthday coming up in the next 18 months or so, I'm already thinking about a serious reduction of the fleet to sequester that 'special' one that will stay with me into old age...''sniff''
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    [quote name='Machines' post='1279908' date='Jun 23 2011, 05:40 PM']Sorry - if you want offers put it on eBay. Rules of this forum state you must give a price, thanks .[/quote] Think he meant trade offers....
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    Sorry to see this coming up Andy, times is hard in the Republic......great colour combo on a great bass, good luck with the sale.
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    Pity I've nothing to tempt you, this would suit me down to the ground
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    Sold one of these a few months back...cheap as chips and great fun but had GAS for a Sue Ryder I'd put a strap pin back in the hole - on mine the plate pin position made the bass balance like Sh......
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    Further info: This is no ordinary MM, the body is mahogany (but fortunately isn't heavyweight, the bass comes in at about 9lb5oz) with a trans red finish. Through body stringing (no bridge loading option on this one). The neck is gloss finished in trans red and is highly figured birdseye maple. In essence you're getting a 'Classic' but with the more comfortable contoured body and 3eq...oh and the fact that 783 were made and no more will be appearing. Soundwise there is a difference to a standard Ray, a bit more low down punch and a bit less harsh at the top end but YMMV. It will take a 'special' Fender to prise this one away from Chez MTB.
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    Yup eb minor. I used to play it in eb on my now departed 5 string ray fretless. I now play it in e on a ray 4 fretless. No loss really.
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    The 30th is in near perfect nick (a few light swirlies on the pickguard and tiniest of a dinglet on the tip of the headstock - microscope needed) and comes in the 30th Anni C&G case. Trade wise I'm a fussy bugger but would consider pretty good examples of US made P or J's (rosewood preferred) with cash my way, standard US made Stingray/Sterling with cash my way or 70's Fender or Custom shop P or J's (as a straight trade). Pic nows in linkies below [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6169793045/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6170321912/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6170319384/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6169779379/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6169774453/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6169765403/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6170304290/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] Cheers for looking, Mart
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    Weve only been married 25 years so she's still hoping I grow out of it
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    As BP would probably say 'it's an intelligence test and you failed!'
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    I think like a few on here have already said contact S&T they are your best bet. I've found them great to deal with, they fall over themselves to help even on old used ebmms.
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